Clerical Assistant, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
Posted December 10, 2014
Assist in the design and implementation of a web-based exhibition of the life of Sidney Topol, incorporating oral history interviews and other media, digitized content from the Topol Papers, and content culled from other collections. Work with Special Collections and University Archives Department of the University Library (SCUA) professional staff to develop the layout and narrative for the exhibition, edit audio and video interviews, assist in design and development of the site, digitize archival content for the website and online digital repository, prepare metadata for the online digital repository, and perform other duties as assigned in SCUA.
Requirements:
- Basic knowledge of html, xml, css and other relevant standards.
- Knowledge of digitization standards and practices.
- Working knowledge of standard software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite products such as word processing, spreadsheet, email, and other web-based applications.
- Ability to master new technologies and explain them to others.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment.
- Ability to handle multiple responsibilities and adapt to a changing work environment.
- Ability to organize work, develop effective work processes, assess work priorities, and work independently.
- Ability to analyze and describe historic documents.
- Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships and deal with the public graciously.
- Ability to deal with ambiguity, change and innovation.
- Ability to push book trucks, stretch, bend, and lift books and boxes of books.
- Ability to work assigned shift, vary shift as necessary, and to work some evenings, weekend and holiday hours as assigned.
Additional Information:
This is a temporary position, without benefits, at the rate of $20.00 per hour for a total of 500 hours.
- Knowledge of video editing software (e.g. Adobe Premiere, Final Cut, etc.) preferred
- Knowledge of WordPress, Omeka, or other systems desirable.
- Video editing and production skills preferred.
- Experience working with archival and digital collections preferred.
Position closing date: 12/10/14
Application Instructions:
The Employment Office, located in Room 167, Whitmore Administration Building, has four computer stations that you may use to apply for a position online. Our staff is available to assist you with your online application.
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